Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L 600-Series Snow Thrower m E/F Style MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Snow Thrower manufactured by If you have any problems MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs prior to operating your machine. persons who will operate address and mailing the equipment.
2 ImportantSafeOperationPractices WARNING! This symbol could endanger all instructions points the personal safety and/or in this manual with these instructions out important before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
5. SafeHandling of Gasoline To avoid personal in handling injury or property gasoline. Gasoline vapors are explosive. damage is extremely Serious personal use extreme flammable a. Use only an approved b. Extinguish all cigarettes, Engine exhaust care and deadly and the 6. injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. can ignite. 7. gasoline container. 8. cigars, pipes and other d.
14. Clearinga CloggedDischargeChute Hand contact with the rotating impeller According to the Consumer inside the discharge Life have the machine systems are working 1. SHUTTHE ENGINE OFF! 2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller stopped rotating. 3. Always use a clean-out Never tamper tool, not your hands. To avoid serious injury with safety devices. Check their proper regularly.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before WARNING-- WARNING-- WARNING-- Contact with the rotating WARNING--THROWN This machine WARNING-- machine is running.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contentsof Carton One Snow Thrower One Snow Thrower Manual Two Replacement Operator's One Product Auger Shear Pins Registration One Chute Assembly Card Assembly Handle 1. Place the shift lever in the forward-6 position. 2. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides the handle upward. See Fig. 3-1. pivoting before Figure 3-1 NOTE: Make certain the upper ends of each cable are seated properly 3. in its bracket.
ChuteDirectional Control 1. Remove the plastic Chute Clean-0ut Tool cap (if present), flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute directional 3-4. control. See Fig. The chute clean-out housing tool is fastened with a mounting the cable tie before to the top of the auger clip and a cable tie at the factory. operating the snow thrower. Chute Figure 3-4 2. adjusted. control If necessary, the lower bracket Refer to Chute Bracket Adjustment TirePressure can be on Page 19.
Adding Fuel CheckingOil Level WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. engine. You must, however, check the oil level prior is shipped with oil the to AUTION: operating The the engine snow thrower.
ChuteAssembly Adjustments The distance SkidShoes The snow thrower for shipping to operating snow is thrown angle of the chute assembly. skid shoes are adjusted upward purposes. Adjust them downward, the snow thrower. at the factory if desired, 1. prior Stop the engine knob found 2. by removing damage to the snow thrower or downward knob. See Fig. 3-10. and surrounding property.
Auger Control carefully read and follow all instructions below. WARNING! Prior to operating Perform all adjustments to verify your yoursnow snowthrower, thrower is operating Check the adjustment 1. When the auger control "up" position, should 2. control as follows: is released the cable should and in the disengaged have very little slack. It NOT be tight. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to Starting the Engine on page 15. Make sure the throttle 3.
4 Controls and Features F Shift Lever / Drive ._. Auger Control / Chute Assembly Chute Directional Control Clean Out Tool ;as Cap Primer Control Choke Control Start Button Recoil Starter Handle Augers Electric Starter Outlet Figure 4-1 Snow thrower illustrated controls and features are described below and ChokeControl in Fig. 4-1.
ThrottleControl AugerControl f AUGER CONTROL The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position. Primer Pressing the primer into the engine's weather starting. forces fuel directly carburetor to aid in cold- 0il Fill Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill. j Oil Drain Engine oil can be drained through The auger control the oil drain.
Chute Directional Control ChuteClean-OutTool f CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL clogged chute assembly. Shut offengine and remain ARNING! Never hands to clear behind handles until use all your moving parts have a stopped __ ADJUSTABLE j___ _ DISCHARGE LEFT DISCHARGE E TiLT housing the chute assembly. tool is conveniently with a mounting is located snow thrower. To change the direction rotate the chute directional control. to the rear of 1.
Operation Starting the Engine 3. Plug the extension on the engine. cord into the electric a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, ventilated area. See Fig. 5-2. moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting l_Jlhjk, fluid. ARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of Vapors are flammable. outlet Plug the other end of extension AC outlet located cord into in a well- / Allow the engine NOTE: starting.
RecoilStarter ToEngageDrive 1. With the throttle control in the Fast(rabbit) position, move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you're comfortable with. 2. Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. engine is running.
6 Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine GearShaft Refer to the Engine Maintenance section. The gear (hex) shaft should or after every twenty-five ShavePlate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom thrower are subject to wear. They should and replaced To remove when be checked periodically at least once a season 1. Carefully pivot the snow thrower rests on the auger housing. 2. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow necessary.
Auger Shaft Adjustments At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the flange bearings found shear pins. See Fig. 6-3. the spacers and at either end of the shaft. Reinstall the Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust cable as follows: the shift 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward 2.
DriveControl ChuteBracketAdjustment When the drive control position, is released the cable should and in the disengaged have very little slack. It should "up" If the spiral at the bottom NOT be fully engaging tight. adjusted. NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow thrower's drive is disengaging intermittently the cable may be in need of adjustment. Check the adjustment 1. 2. forward.
7 EngineMaintenance WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, the engine and remove the key before any type of engine shut off Periodic inspection and adjustment high level performance performing of the engine is essential is to be maintained. will also ensure a long service life. The required maintenance. if Regular maintenance service intervals and the type of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first.
Spark Plug 4_ Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross- threading. plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark WARNING? plug removed. DO NOT check for spark with spark i_ 5_ After the spark plug is seated, tighten wrench to compress NOTE:When To ensure proper engine operation, properly and free of deposits. 1.
Service Belt Replacement 4. Auger Belt 5. pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. To remove and replace your snow thrower's as follows: Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Fig. 8-1. Remove the frame cover from the underside thrower by removing it. See Fig. 8-3. auger belt, proceed 1. \ Carefully the self-tapping of the snow screws which
7. Remove the belt from around belt between the support the auger pulley, and slip the bracket and the auger pulley. See Fig. 8-5. Drive Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's as follows: drive belt, proceed To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing screws. Refer to Fig. 8-1. 2. Remove the belt as follows. the two self-tapping See Fig. 8-6.: a.
6. Back out the stop bolt to increase the clearance the friction wheel disc and friction between FrictionWheelRemoval wheel. See Fig. 8-7. If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary: 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. 2.
5. Carefully remove the hex nut which to the snow thrower secures the hex shaft frame and lightly dislodge the ball bearing See Fig. 8-9. tap the shaft's end to from the right side of the frame. Follow the previous components. replacing 1. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the threads on the shaft. steps in reverse order to reassemble If you're disassembling the friction only the rubber ring, proceed Remove the four screws which side plates together.
9 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in CHOKE position. 1. Move choke to CHOKE position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tankwith 4. Engine not primed. 4. Prime engine as instructed Section. S. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Key not in ignition Engine running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting Remedy 1. Engine running on engine. on CHOKE.
1 ReplacementParts Component Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement Parts Manual downloads are also available l parts or a complete Part Number and Description 929-0071 Extension Cord, 110V 954-04050 754-0367 Auger Drive Belt Wheel Drive Belt 684-04153 935-04054 Friction Wheel Assembly Friction Wheel Rubber 925-1658 Halogen 738-04124A 714-04040 Shear Pin, 1.
11 Attachments & Accessories The following attachments compatibility, price and availability and accessories Model _Compatible are available for your snow thrower. (have your full model number Number Drift 0EM-390-674 Heavy 490-241-0009 Light 490-241-0010 Polymer with a split alternator. ready).
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MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission (Owner's Control System Warranty Defect Warranty Statement Rights and Obligations) EMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMCOVERAGEIS APPLICABLETOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASEDIN CALIFORNIAIN 2005 ANDTHEREAFTER,WHICHARE USEDIN CALIFORNIA,ANDTO CERTIFIEDMODELYEAR2005 AND LATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASEDAND USEDELSEWHEREIN THE UNITEDSTATES.
(4)Repair orreplacement ofanywarranted partunder thewarranty provisions ofthisarticle must beperformed atnocharge totheowner ata warranty station. (5)Notwithstanding theprovisions ofSubsection (4)above, warranty services orrepairs must beprovided atallMTD distribution centers that arefranchised toservice thesubject engines. (6)Theowner must notbecharged fordiagnostic laborthatleads tothedetermination thatawarranted partisinfactdefective, provided that suchdiagnostic workisperformed atawarranty station.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
